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Is Cyclopropane (C3H6) polar or nonpolar?
Cyclopropane (C3H6) is nonpolar because its identical CH2 groups form a symmetric hydrocarbon ring.
Cyclopropane · three-membered carbon ring
The molecule in space
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Why C3H6 is nonpolar
Cyclopropane has three equivalent carbon positions in a small ring. Its C–C and C–H bond contributions are distributed symmetrically, so there is no substantial permanent dipole.
What to notice
A three-membered ring forces C–C–C angles away from the preferred tetrahedral value; do not use a free-chain tetrahedral angle for the ring.
Common questions about Cyclopropane (C3H6)
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What does the Lewis structure of Cyclopropane (C3H6) show?
Three CH2 groups connect in a closed triangle by C–C single bonds. Each carbon also bonds to two H atoms.
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What is the molecular geometry of Cyclopropane (C3H6)?
Cyclopropane (C3H6) has a three-membered carbon ring molecular geometry. The 3D model shows representative bond angles of 60° and 117.8° and 114.8°. These angles come from the displayed model coordinates.
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What is the molar mass of Cyclopropane (C3H6)?
C3H6 has an approximate molar mass of 42.08 g/mol, calculated from its formula using abridged standard atomic weights. Natural isotope variation can change the last digits.